Los Angeles Literature’s list of weekly events is back.
There are all still open mics, readings, workshops, book clubs and more. Some local writers reading this week are: Myriam Gurba, Carolina Rivera Escamilla, Pam Concepcion, Jessica Gallion, Pam Ward and jimmy vega, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/17/25 – 11/23/25
No book festivals this week, but still another busy one in the Greater Los Angeles Literary community. Open mics, readings, book clubs, workshops and a few LGBTQIA+ and kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Iris De Anda, Brenda Vaca, William Archilla, Robin Coste Lewis and Brian Dunlap, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/27/25 – 11/02/25
Another busy week in the Greater Los Angeles Literary community with two big events: The 2nd Annual Belmont Shore Book Fair in Long Beach, and in celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month, the 10th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam. Plus, all the other literary events. Some local writers reading this week are: Ashley C. Lanuza, Jeremy Ra, Raffi Wartanian, David Dayen, Hannah Pachman and CJ Charles, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/13/25 – 10/18/25
A busy week in Los Angeles Literature with the 1st Annual Riverside Book Festival at the Riverside Main Library in Riverside Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm. It’ll feature such local authors as Susan Straight, Cassandra Lane, Judah 1, Diosa X and Isabel Quintero, among others. Plus, there are still literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs happening all over the Southland. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/06/25 – 10/12/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature. This weekend is the WeHo Pride Arts Festival featuring readings from banned LGBTQ+ books, among other arts events. Plus, all the other typical literary events talking place across Greater Los Ángeles. Local writers featuring this week include: Ivan Salinas, Donato Martinez, Bill Cushing, David Trinidad, Jesenia Chavez and Rocio Carlos, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 5/19/25 – 5/25/25
Literary events this week includes a big one. If you want to venture a little farther there is the Ventura County Poetry Festival Thursday through Sunday. There is also the full range of other literary events. Local Writers featuring this week include: Pam Concepcion, William Archila, Emily St. James, Brenda Vaca, Andria Hill, and Jennifer Baptiste, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 3/03/25 – 3/09/25
Plenty of literary events this week including readings, open mics, workshops and book clubs. Local writers reading this week are: Kate Maruyama, David Rocklin, Linda Ravenswood, Yago S. Cura, Meliza Bañales and Ra Avis, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/02/24 – 12/08/24
Plenty of literary events this week: open mics, book clubs, readings, workshops and kids events. Local writers reading this week include: Nicelle Davis, Grace Seo Chang, Alex Espinoza, Yesika Salgado, AkoldPiece and Maestro Gamin, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 09/30/24 – 10/06/24
Pride Month is coming to a close, but there are still chances to see local LGBTQIA+ writers read this week and for the rest of the year. There is also the return of the 3rd Culver City Book Festival at Wende Museum from 10am – 4pm. The festival showcases the work of local authors, publishers, journals, and literary non-profits. Local writers reading this week are: Orange County Poet Laureate Gustavo Hernandez, Gina Duran, Jonathan Parks-Ramage, Teresa Mei Chuc, Conney D. Williams, Brian Sonia-Wallace and CJ Leede, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/24/24 – 06/30/24
A busy week of literary events. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops, and a few kids and YA events. Local writers reading this week are: Lynne Thompson, Jeremy Ra, Douglas Manuel, Celeste, Aiyana Da’briel, Suzanne Lummis and Romaine Washington, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/27/24 – 06/02/24
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